Carmen Michael Piccolo III, DO, FACOS, FACS, FFDS, RPVI

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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Carmen Michael Piccolo III, who serves patients in Florence, South Carolina.

Dr. Piccolo III, an osteopathic vascular surgeon, is a part of the team of providers at McLeod Vascular Associates Florence in South Carolina, where he plays a crucial role within The Vein Center. 

With a deep commitment to patient well-being, Dr. Piccolo III combines extensive experience and expertise to provide top-tier vascular care, ensuring his patients receive the highest level of specialized treatment.

Holding a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine at New York College of Technology in 2008, Dr. Piccolo III went on to further his training. His educational path led him to his residency in 2013, where he specialized in general surgery at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Subsequently, in 2015, he pursued further specialization through the General Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program, also at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

With years of experience in his field, Dr. Piccolo III is board certified in both general surgery and vascular surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS). The AOBS is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the use of surgery to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Reflecting his proficiency in vascular diagnosis and interpretation, Dr. Piccolo III is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). He is also recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (FACOS), a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a Distinguished Fellow of Society for Vascular Surgery (FFDS). These prestigious affiliations affirm his dedication to advancing vascular surgery and his commitment to providing the highest quality care to his patients.

Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.

A resident of Florence, Dr. Piccolo and his wife, Korinne, have two children.

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